A nurse hears a colleague make the statement, "Most older adults have nothing to worry about financially." Which of the following responses is most appropriate?
A) "You have to remember that there's a huge economic disparity among older adults."
B) "Actually, the number of older people living below the poverty line has been increasing, not decreasing."
C) "This isn't really true now, but it is true that the gaps that disadvantaged groups live with are expected to shrink."
D) "This is true for some groups, but not for minorities who are less likely to be living with their relatives."
Ans: A
An important consideration with regard to economic conditions of older adults is the tremendous range in financial status, which varies significantly according to race, gender, and living arrangements. The number of adults living below the poverty line, however, has decreased in recent years. The disparities that separate disadvantaged groups from more economically secure older adults are predicted to persist. Minorities are more likely, not less likely, to be living with their relatives.
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